When you get hungry in between meals, you’ll typically tell yourself to eat clean and grab a healthy snack like fruits or veggies. But sometimes that isn’t super easy. When you need to grab something and go, here are some great packaged snacks. Your problems with portion control are officially over. These snacks are 100 calories or less and they will satisfy your hunger. Remember, snack time is inevitable… and if you’re hungry, you should eat.
1. Smartfood White Cheddar Cheese Popcorn
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Get your party started with delicious Smartfood White Cheddar Popcorn. Using real white cheddar cheese, this popcorn is air popped to keep it fluffy and enjoyable to eat. These small 100 calorie packs are exactly what you need when you’re craving some cheesy goodness.
2. Chips Ahoy Thin Crisps
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Every craving a warm chewy chocolate chip cookie that melts in your mouth? Well, you can get these crispy thins that taste just like a warm chocolate chip cookie right from the oven. It feels like you are eating a guilty pleasure for only 100 calories.
3. Popchips Barbecue Potato
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Get it poppin’ with these Popchips. These healthy alternatives to potato chips are much lighter and not greasy. This punch of flavor will keep you satisfied and you’ll taste tomato, onion, garlic and salty potato. If you’re not a barbecue fan, other flavors include: sea salt and vinegar, sour cream and onion, salt and pepper, sea salt (my fav) and sweet potato.
4. Boom Chickapop Popcorn
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This gluten-free popcorn is a perfect grab-and-go snack. There are only a few ingredients: popcorn, sunflower oil and sea salt. Another plus, there are no trans fats so this popcorn has got you covered. If you want to spice up the flavor, some of my favorites are sweet and salty, white cheddar and sweet barbecue.
5. Blue Diamond Almonds
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Satisfy cravings and keep your body energized with theses whole natural almonds. These have tons of protein to keep you satisfied throughout the day. Want some other options? Try the oven roasted, sea salt, or lightly salted almonds.
6. Special K Divine Fudge Brownie
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Dreaming of a low-calorie fudge brownie? We got you covered with this bite of decadence. Every mouthful is divine filled with fudge-y goodness. One brownie is 80 calories, topped with a chocolate fudge swirl to satisfy all of your chocolate cravings. If you have a sweet tooth, this brownie will cure your chocolate cravings.
7. Lorna Doone Shortbread Cookie Crisps
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Bringing back your childhood with warm shortbread cookies from your Grandma’s house, these cookie crisps are less fattening and have the right amount of crunch that melt in your mouth. This 100-calorie snack pack is enough so you don’t feel cheated.
8. Crispy Green Crispy Fruit Cantaloupe
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Whether it’s cantaloupe season or not, these freeze-dried cantaloupe are all natural. You can enjoy the deliciousness of a cantaloupe for only 40 calories. This may seem nontraditional for a snack, but there has never been an easier way to add more fruit to your diet while satisfying all your cravings. You could even try crispy apples, mangoes, pineapples or bananas if your feeling adventurous.
9. Seapoint Farms Dry Roasted Edamame
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As a quick, easy and protein-filled snack, try these roasted edamame that will satisfy your hankering for Japanese food. If you’re looking for portion control, these crispy and salty snacks are 100 calories that will keep you full until dinner time. You can try spicy wasabi edamame to kick up the flavor.
10. Sun-Maid Yogurt Raisins
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These soft bites of sweetness will melt in your mouth. The raisins are covered delicately with vanilla yogurt coating. These happen to be orange and black which will remind you of some Halloween candy. They are the perfect high-energy snack food for people who are on-the-go. They add nutrients and fiber to your diet and you can use them in a party mix or trail mix.